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\hˈɛmɐtˌa͡ɪt], \hˈɛmɐtˌaɪt], \h_ˈɛ_m_ɐ_t_ˌaɪ_t]\
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the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form
By Princeton University
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.